Home
Flood Recovery Information

The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency is committed to assisting the residents of Schuylkill County in the recovery from the flood and weather related damage inflicted by the recent heavy rains.

The following resources may be used to obtain information related to the cleanup from flood conditions.
FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Federal Disaster Assistance
Apply on-line for Federal Disaster Assistance.
 
LOCAL PRESS RELEASES

Schuylkill County Disaster Recovery Center Relocated
The Schuylkill County Disaster Recovery Center has been relocated to:

  The Pottsville Housing Authority Conference Building
  46 Peacokc Street
  Pottsville

Directions to this center are available here.
 
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS RELEASES

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY GETS FEDERAL AID FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
HARRISBURG, Pa – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that it is expanding assistance to Schuylkill County for the repair or replacement of public facilities damaged by storms and flooding on Nov. 16 and 17, 2006.
Full press release.

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
OCTOBER 3 IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) are reminding Pennsylvania residents that the deadline to register for federal disaster assistance is right around the corner.
Full press release.

DISASTER RECOVERY CONTINUES IN PENNSYLVANIA
BY THE NUMBERS
HARRISBURG, Pa. – State and federal agencies continue to provide assistance and work towards recovery for the counties affected by the storms and floods that impacted the Commonwealth in late June. Read this press release to learn numerical facts related to recovery assistance.
Full press release.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED IN PENNSYLVANIA
HARRISBURG, Pa. – FEMA and the Commonwealth want to be sure all Pennsylvanians affected by June’s flooding receive disaster assistance. That’s why FEMA has approved the state’s request to extend the deadline for Pennsylvania residents and business owners to apply for federal disaster assistance to Oct. 3.
Full press release.

You may also refer to this U. S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DISASTER LOANS - FACT SHEET for additional information.

DISPELLING MYTHS ABOUT FLOOD INSURANCE
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Buying flood insurance can provide protection and peace of mind. Flooding is one of the most common natural hazards in the United States. State and federal officials want to ensure that all Pennsylvanians are aware of the realities of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Full press release.

FLOODSMART.GOV WEB SITE A VALUABLE RESOURCE
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Is your home at risk for flooding? Where can you find an insurance agent to purchase flood insurance? What items in my home might be damaged by three inches of flooding? How costly will three inches of flooding be? The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) answers these and many other flood-related questions at its www.floodsmart.gov Web site.
Full press release.

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY FLOOD INSURANCE
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) advise Pennsylvanians without flood insurance not to wait to purchase a policy. Pennsylvania residents who have not already purchased flood insurance should consider purchasing a policy now to allow time for the 30-day waiting period to pass before future flooding occurs.
Full press release.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2006 IS DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
HARRISBURG – To help meet the ongoing needs of Pennsylvania’s recent severe storms and flooding victims, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Pennsylvania’s Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) are opening five Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) on July 10. The centers provide a single location where people are able to talk face-to-face with recovery specialists.
Full press release.

DRCs to Open In Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Monroe and Wayne Counties on July 10
HARRISBURG – To help meet the ongoing needs of Pennsylvania’s recent severe storms and flooding victims, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Pennsylvania’s Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) are opening five Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) on July 10. The centers provide a single location where people are able to talk face-to-face with recovery specialists.
Full press release.

GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS PRESIDENT BUSH DECLARES FIVE PA COUNTIES A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA
HARRISBURG - Governor Edward G. Rendell today said a Federal Disaster Declaration will help homeowners, renters and businesses in five Pennsylvania counties recover from disaster damages as a result of heavy rain and flooding beginning on June 23.
Full press release.

RENDELL ADMINISTRATION OFFERS TIPS TO RESIDENTS TO ENSURE SAFE RECOVERY AFTER FLOODING
HARRISBURG -- Commonwealth officials are advising residents to take a number of precautions to protect their health and safety in the wake of flooding in the central and eastern portions of Pennsylvania.
Full press release.

DEP OFFERS INSTRUCTION ON TESTING, DISINFECTING PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS
HARRISBURG -- Flood victims with private drinking water wells should properly disinfect the well if the well head was covered with water or the area around the well head was flooded.
Full press release.

DEP OFFERS TIPS TO SAVE WATER, CUT DOWN LOAD ON TREATMENT FACILITIES IN WAKE OF FLOODING
HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection is recommending that residents conserve water to reduce the load on local wastewater treatment plants, many of which may be either partially or fully inoperable due to damage sustained by flooding in the eastern and central portions of Pennsylvania.
Full press release.
PUBLICATIONS

Repairinig Your Flooded Home
This book, published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross, is intended to give step-by-step advice that you can use to clean up, rebuild, and get help after a flood.
Source: Iowa State University
 
WEB RESOURCES

Pennsylvania Disaster and Assistance Site - 1649 Application Status
Pennsylvania Disaster and Assistance - 1649 Application Status. Source: PEMA

Pennsylvania Disaster and Assistance Site
Pennsylvania Disaster and Assistance web site. Source: PEMA

Disaster Recovery - Flood Cleanup
Information related to the cleaning of food, clothing, home furnishings, appliances/fixtures, structures, agriculture after a flood.
Source: Iowa State University

After a Hurricane or Flood: Cleanup of Flood Water
Source: Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

DEP Offers Tips for Safe Flood Cleanup
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Fact Sheets on Natural Disaster Recovery: Flood Cleanup
Source: U.S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Flood Cleanup - Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems
Mold Resources - Floods/Flooding
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Additional Resources
Flood Safety
American Red Cross
American Lung Association